Today's Reading
Exodus. I am one of those people who, when all else fails, finally reads the instruction manual. That is, until it comes to putting together a somewhat complicated piece of equipment or furniture. Some time ago that was the case with a fairly large, complex exercise machine. It arrived in something like seven different boxes! I suddenly became very particular about taking inventory of all the tiny parts before I followed the construction steps to the letter.
I thought of that experience when I read today's Scripture in Exodus. This is not a fun passage for me because it doesn't fit the way I think. Over the years, though, I have noticed that people have taken this set of instructions a built a reproduction of the Tabernacle.
What does this passage say to you?
Matthew today consists of two memorable parables (stories) of Jesus. What does each mean to you?
Psalms. I have noticed that I'm more casual about how much I need God when everything is going well. This chapter says He is our Rock, our Fortress. That's true every day. What does it say to you today?
Proverbs. Oh, how wisdom cries to our hearts, longing for us to hear! Am I listening? Are you?
What are you getting from today's reading?
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Sam, I like the example with the complex machine you ordered. Thank God that when I became a Christian that I didn't have to go through a detailed instruction manual by following the law but simply do the basic instructions of accepting Jesus, repenting, and following Him. With this mindset, I find it fascinating to think about the instruction manual that God does give us...it seems it will be a lifetime effort of staying in the Word while asking for the Holy Spirit's guidance to follow that instruction manual. Conversly, each day it is a simple as trusting God and following His lead. It's fun to contemplate both views - I dig it!
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